Day 1 | Siem Reap – Induction Day | 50km
At 8:00am, our driver will pick you up from the hotel and bring you to JRHQ for induction, which includes a safety briefing, ride overview and intro to the bikes. Please bring your riding gear along with you.
We hit the road for a quick induction ride — this is just to get to know each other, the bikes, and the riding conditions. We return to JRHQ by around midday and you are free for the afternoon.
We meet up again at 6:30pm for dinner followed by a visit to the amazing Phare Cambodian Circus, which is not to be missed!
Day 2 | Siem Reap – Battambang | 242km
We depart early from JRHQ to beat the heat and the traffic. The first part of the morning ride is on a mix of paved, sealed road (blacktop) and trail (hard-packed red-dirt, commonly known as redtop road). We stop at a local snack spot where the treats are possibly more photogenic than palatable!
We curve our way through picturesque rice fields, past brightly painted pagodas and cruise in tourist-free towns on our way to Battambang, avoiding one of the busiest and notoriously broken highways in the west. These alternate routes are a destination as well as a journey — they are THAT enjoyable to ride!
Trail: Blacktop, redtop, gravel
Daily Inclusions: Accommodation, breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 3 | Battambang – Pailin | 225km
Our route this morning takes us south of Battambang, towards the foot of the Cardamom Mountains. We explore some remote trails and villages and perhaps discover a lost waterfall or two.
As we head back towards the lowlands, we enjoy some fun riding on very new and quite empty blacktop roads. We stop at a local scenic picnic spot for lunch before making our way to Pailin, where we stay for two nights.
Trail: Blacktop, redtop, gravel
Daily Inclusions: Accommodation, breakfast, lunch, dinner, entry fees
Day 4 | Pailin — Half-Day Explore/Rest | 69km
Today is an optional exploration ride — either in the afternoon or morning, depending on the season. We explore hidden trails heading deep into the jungle, offering beautiful views into remote parts of Thailand and the Cardamom Mountains.
We have no real destination today — just ride and survey the incredible landscape. If you wish to have a rest and enjoy the salt water pool and facilities at Memoria, this is also an option.
Trail: Blacktop, redtop, gravel
Daily Inclusions: Accommodation, breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 5 | Pailin – Banteay Chhmar | 255km
Departing early, we strike north, following the Thailand border on mostly blacktop roads — enjoyable and scenic riding awaits! We reach Phnom Proek by mid-morning, an area famous for it’s limestone caves and spectacular views. The best Kouey Tieu noodle soup in the region (possibly all of Cambodia) is at the apex of the gorgeous ride winding through the mountains.
We meander side-trails through plantations, reaching civilisation by lunchtime. Nice roads lead us to the remote Banteay Chhmar temple group, still seldom visited by travellers. We take some time to explore this area with a local Community Based Tour guide before enjoying a delicious and unique dining experience.
Our accommodation is a local homestay organised by the Banteay Chhmar Community Based Tourism group supporting local families.
Trail: Blacktop, redtop, gravel
Daily Inclusions: Accommodation, breakfast, lunch, dinner, entry fees
Day 6 | Banteay Chhmar – Anlong Veng | 192km
We start the morning on good, blacktop roads before breaking away onto the red escarpment road. We make a stop to visit the Monks Community Forest to meet the venerable heroes who are tasked with protecting the reserve.
In the afternoon, we visit some intriguing relics of the Khmer Rouge before finishing up the day at a local guesthouse.
Trail: Blacktop, redtop, gravel
Daily Inclusions: Accommodation, breakfast, lunch, dinner, entry fees
Day 7 | Siem Reap | 122km
After breakfast, we hit the road before breaking away from the main road into some lovely, shaded rubber plantations. We visit ACCB (Angkor Centre for Conservation of Biodiversity), a wildlife rescue effort that does essential work to help endangered Cambodian animals and birds.
Back on the bikes for the final run into Siem Reap, we reach JRHQ by early afternoon. We meet again for the final dinner and farewell.
Trail: Blacktop, gravel.
Daily Inclusions: Breakfast, lunch, dinner, entry fees
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Exclusions
Essentials
The following items should be carried on your person at all times when on tour:
*US$ currency must be in good condition, not ripped or torn, or it may be rejected by vendors
Personal Safety Gear
It can be hot and dusty on the roads in Cambodia, which is notoriously tough on gear!
The following items are essential for your personal safety and comfort:
*If you are unsure about the gear you have, or would like our advice, please connect with us on LIVE chat or drop us an email
North-West Cambodia is one of our favourite places to explore by motorbike, and it's right on our doorstep. What's not to love - an ever changing landscape, sweeping roads, friendly people and cooler climate. Of course there is a great deal more to Siem Reap Province than just Angkor Wat! We also need to talk about the warm, friendly people, the stunning countryside and of course - the food! This is our home - there is barely a road we have not explored on two wheels. Battambang province is home to hilltop temples, friendly and hardworking people and vast fruit and vegetable farms - in fact it is often referred to as being the food bowl of Cambodia.
The Wild West of Cambodia is one of our favourite places to explore both and and off the bike; we have spent years exploring to find the best routes for our riders. This region is seldom explored by travellers due to its wild and remote nature. The West has everything to offer from remote, seldom-visited temples, hidden forest trails and limestone mountains. An ever-changing landscape, sweeping roads, friendly people and cooler climate - what's not to love?
The North-Eastern provinces hold many hidden secrets, a colourful history, wild waterfalls and some stunning scenery. Remote and spectacular temple ruins can also be found, if you know where to look. Most well known is Preah Vihear, the hilltop Temple this is famous for being disputed territory between Cambodia and Thailand.
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